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Last week (from October 20 to 28), the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) concluded a strategic program in the United States. 

In September, tile apprentices from across the U.S. and Canada competed in the BAC/IMI International Apprentice Contest. 

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly announced Martin Brookes of Fireclay Tile as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious NTCA Ring of Honor Award, recognizing his decades of leadership and dedication to elevating the tile industry.

Boutique Design New York (BDNY), a leading trade fair and conference for the boutique hospitality design community, returns to the Jacob K. Javits Center on November 9 and 10, 2025, uniting global innovators in hospitality, design and development.

Coverings 2026 will feature Gary Sinise, acclaimed actor, philanthropist and the founder, president and chairperson of the Gary Sinise Foundation, in a keynote-style conversation with industry leaders, happening April 1st from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Sinise, known as an advocate for service, leadership and community, will lead the session for architecture, design, construction and other professionals shaping the built environment during Coverings, scheduled for March 30th to April 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Two prominent Coverings exhibitors are sponsoring the session: Mapei Corporation at the headline level and Proflex® Products, Inc. at the supporting level.

OnPeak offers competitive rates for Coverings 2026.

Coverings, the largest and preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has officially opened registration for its return to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 30 to April 2, 2026.

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of industry leaders who will guide the association through its next phase of growth and innovation.

Inventive design concepts produced by DIGroup Architecture (DIG), a leading design firm specializing in educational and recreational facilities, are central to the recent groundbreaking of a $30+ million modernization of the Physical Education Center (PECK) at Union College of Union County (UCNJ), for which the firm is serving as the Architect of Record.  

LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announces expansions to its HYDRO BAN^® Shower System. New peel-and-stick sheet membrane accessories, modular shower pans, and preformed curbs make their debut. The new products are specifically designed to deliver streamlined waterproofing installation options for tile professionals and contractors.